Summary
Role Purpose:
With your strong expertise and creativity in development of manufacturing processes you take a leading role in defining future manufacturing processes and strategies for peptide based Radioligand Therapies.
In our labs, your experimental designs will be executed and allow you to interpret and report data and results.
As a core member of cross-functional team, you collaborate closely with our internal and external partners to ensure timely and quality GMP and non-GMP manufacture of new Radioligand Therapies to support Tox supply and clinical trials.
Further, you provide relevant process documentation in support of filing of dossiers.
You also actively participate in scientific exchange groups within Novartis and Academia as well as maintain excellent collaborations with our customers.
About the Role
The position is within the Technical R&D department of Drug Development. Within this organization Chemical & Analytical Development (CHAD) plays an essential role in the development of processes for manufacturing and analysis of Radioligand Therapies and oligonucleotide drug substances.
Your Responsibilities:
• With your strong expertise and creativity in development of manufacturing processes you take a leading role in defining future manufacturing processes and strategies for peptide based Radioligand Therapies.
• In our labs, your experimental designs will be executed and allow you to interpret and report data and results.
• As a core member of cross-functional team, you collaborate closely with our internal and external partners to ensure timely and quality GMP and non-GMP manufacture of new Radioligand Therapies to support Tox supply and clinical trials.
• Further, you provide relevant process documentation in support of filing of dossiers.
• You also actively participate in scientific exchange groups within Novartis and Academia as well as maintain excellent collaborations with our customers.
Required education and expertise:
• We are looking for candidates with PhD and PostDoc in Synthetic Chemistry or equivalent with specialization in the field of peptide synthesis, e.g. SPPS.
• A minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience in chemical process development for synthetic peptides is a key requirement.
• Good knowledge of English (oral and written) is required good command of German (spoken/ written) is desirable.
Desirable expertise and skills:
• Scientific curiosity coupled with recognized achievements in the field of peptide chemistry is considered beneficial.
• Knowledge in modelling and simulation, programming skills and sound IT knowledge are a plus.
• Track record in leading lab teams, pilot plant operations or experience in a GMP environment is beneficial.
• Dedicated, thoughtful and flexible team working skills.
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams' representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Accessibility and accommodation
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